Sony adds DVR feature to PS Vita, but only in Japan

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After a bit of a delay, Sony’s PS3-compatible DVR system was released in Japan a couple of months ago. The system is called Nasne and it allows you to record both satellite and terrestrial TV programmes onto the device’s 500GB hard drive.

For those of you that have never heard of Nasne, it’s another device to sit alongside your PS3. It has its own hard drive so you can record TV without using up your precious PS3 storage. However, it is also possible just to buy the software that allows you to do the exact same thing on your PS3, without requiring a Nasne purchase. That software is called Torne, and it comes with a digital tuner set allowing you to record programmes directly onto your PS3. Once you’ve got movies or TV shows stored on either a PS3 or Nasne, they can be transferred to other Sony devices, so you can enjoy them on the go.

Now, Torne has been made available to downloaded for the PlayStation Vita , but only if you live in Japan. The app is currently free, but after February 27 next year it will cost around $9 to download. Torne on PS Vita is essentially a portable version of the normal Torne software and it’s just as simple and easy to use as the PS3 equivalent. Although, copying video to the Vita takes a little bit longer, due to the fact the file has to be modified to fit the Vita’s smaller screen size.

Sadly, neither Torne or Nasne will be coming to the US any time soon as Sony has said there’s no plans to release it over here. But if there’s a sudden surge in the popularity of recording TV shows at home, Sony will soon change its mind and start shipping Nasne in the West.